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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough

Police report six dead including suspect in Michigan shooting incident

A shooting incident on Friday resulted in the deaths of five victims and the suspect, while one teenage girl survived and remains in stable condition. Authorities located the suspect's body in a wooded area near one of the victims following a search.

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Why It Matters

This incident involves a multi-victim violent crime and a subsequent law enforcement search, impacting public safety in the affected Michigan community.

Key Facts

  • Six people total are dead, including the suspect.
  • The deceased include one teenage boy and four adults.
  • One teenage girl survived the shooting and is in stable condition.
  • The suspect's body was discovered in a wooded area.
  • The suspect was found alongside one of the victims.
  • The incident occurred on Friday.
  • Chad Hickman, age 39, was identified as one of the victims.

Who's Mentioned

personAshley Miller“Lieutenant with Michigan State Police.”personChad Hickman“Suspect found dead in a wooded area.”locationDetroit“Reference point for the location of the shootings.”personGretchen Whitmer“Governor of Michigan monitoring the situation.”locationMissaukee County“Location of the shootings.”